Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant
Temporary | Circa 3 months
Location: Chorley
Salary: circa £33,000- £35,000
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join a growing business on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months.
This is an opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. Proven experience across ledgers and management accounts preparation through to the review stage is essential.
You'll take ownership of a broad range of transactional and management accounting responsibilities, including:
- Full responsibility for Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
- Credit control
- Daily bank postings and allocations
- Cash received and refund tracking
- Deferred income accounting
- Income reconciliations
- Accruals and prepayments
- Payroll journals and PAYE/NI reconciliations
- Cost analysis
- Fixed asset schedules and depreciation
- Inter-company and inter-site recharges
- Nominal ledger analysis
- Management accounts preparation
- Analytical review of the P&L, including revenue, gross margin and overheads
- Supporting improvements to financial reporting and controls
We're looking for someone who is hands on, analytical and able to work independently, with the experience to make an immediate contribution.
Essential:
- Strong experience across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control
- Experience preparing management accounts through to review stage
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Previous experience within a fast paced or growing business
If you're available at short notice and looking for a temporary opportunity where you can add value quickly, then please send a copy of your CV for consideration.
